If you are looking for a pan made fully from a natural material, suitable for different cooking temperatures and a variety of ingredients   Xtrema skillet feels like the right option for you. 

These pans are made from pure ceramics and they are something really unique to Xtrema. 

  This skillet is fully compatible with acidic dishes and is resistant to transferring food odors between different dishes.(Depending on the pan purpose this can be a very desirable characteristic in some cases)

Since this pan is made from the thick clay walls it keeps the heat for a longer period of time and emits it to the food. Finally, the lid provided with the pan allows you to use it as a multipurpose vessel.(From making your favorite edition of sauces to preparing stews).

It’s good to know that Xtrema skillets are not as nearly nonstick as for instance Teflon or seasoned cast-iron is. However, after using this pan over and over you will find the best practices that will keep your food from sticking. (e.g. putting some oil or leaving the dish a few minutes after cooking so it can be removed easily from the pan.)

When it comes to Xtrema one thing is for sure, it presented one of the cookware brands produced under special safety standards. It provides clay testing certificates on a monthly basis, proving that they pass FDA and California Proposition 65 standards. Thanks to this it also passes Safetouseit safety criteria.

Xtrema is a small Family business company that exists for almost 15 years now. It Is created by people who after 40 years of experience in the ceramics and glass industry wanted to create their own health-oriented cookware brand. Each of their products is a unique piece created through the special motivation of this small family from the US East.

Before first use

There is no need for *seasoning.  When it comes to frying, putting in a little oil is a good practice.

Washing

 Unlike most ceramic cookware Xtrema ceramic cookware is perfectly suitable for dishwasher machines. Because it is fully glazed it doesn’t soak soaps or other substances. 

When cleaning Xtrema be free to use metal wire if food sticks, ceramic cookware performance won’t be affected with such practices. This makes things so easier sometimes.

Cooking temperatures

Avoid sudden changes of temperature like putting the skillet in preheated oven or transferring it directly from hot oven to cold stovetop(Better use wooden/Silicone  board)

Apart from rapid temperature oscillations, Xtrema can withstand heat till 1300C with no toxic fumes, no melting, no damage, and no warping!

In addition

When using glass stovetops, try not to move the cookware too much because it can scratch the stove surface. Additionally, you can use a metal heat diffuser to adjust that. Additionally, a heat diffuser is a good option for using Xtrema if you have induction cooktops

Because of great resistance to scratches different utensils can be used without damaging the cookware. Note: Even it doesn’t damage the cookware the metal utensils can leave a metal trace, which will need more intensive cleaning to be removed.

Ceramic cookware is fragile so it is necessary to properly store them. Avoid storing one cookware on another. Additionally, before buying be aware do you have enough available space for proper storage of this cookware.

*seasoning- Cookware seasoning is the process of coating the by using oil and heat in order to prevent food sticking and to protect the cookware

Xtrema 10 inch skillet is quite a universal utensil adapted for a variety of cooking techniques. You can use all of the methods from shallow fry and sauteing to stewing and skillet baking. In addition, you will enjoy perfectly safe food that is prepared directly in ceramics.

A ten-inch skillet is enough large so it gives you the freedom to prepare different dishes. Other skillets from Xtrema series are relatively small in size, which can make their use very limiting. For that reason, I wouldn’t recommend them.

The skillet has relatively deep walls so it can be used for much more than a single frying pan. It is perfectly compatible with the oven regardless of the temperature. Just avoid putting it in a pre-heated chamber. This universal skillet is a very good option for all of the dishes that start with the frying of meat or veggies and continue with adding  of a sauce.

Ceramic is perfectly safe to be used with all of the ingredients including the acidic ones. Some of the enjoyfull ideas for preparing can be mango-cashew curry chicken as well as Tuscan herbed chicken.

On the other side if you are lover of baking you will enjoy this skillet even more. From different variations of pasta and lasagnas to sweet pies and cakes.

Xtrema did a great job in creating a whole brochure of delicious recipes adapted specially to extrema cookware. So be sure to take a look at some of these ideas. Many of them can be great inspirations also.

Finally, it is good to mention that using a ceramic skillet is not ideal for making frying eggs and pancakes. The utensil is not non-stick as conventional non-stick pans or preheated metal utensils. However, Xtrema 10 inch skillet will allow you to enjoy all of your dishes, without compromising your health regarding the conditions you use(e.g. high temperatures of acidic ingredients)